Jerusalem is an ancient Middle Eastern city on the watershed between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea at an elevation of 650-840 meters. It is located east of Tel Aviv, south of Ramallah, west of Jericho and north of Bethlehem. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, although this designation in relation to Israel's annexation of the eastern portion of the city is a matter of international dispute. It is the holiest city of Judaism, and is of special significance to Christianity and Islam.